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Speculation is a podcast dedicated to tackling difficult biblical questions asked by listeners. Here at Speculation, we are focused on answering tough questions you have surrounding tough topics.Speculation answers questions surrounding; the Bible, Christianity, current events, theology, etc.

Kelly VanArsdol


    • Dec 9, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    "How Are We Supposed to Interpret the Bible?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 24:32


    In this episode which is part 1 of 2 parts, Pastor Kelly walks us through the 10 steps to proper exegesis of the Bible. Learn how to get the most out of a Bible study and making sure we are "pulling out" the meaning instead of "putting in" our own meaning.

    "Go Home?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 13:47


    In this episode, Pastor Kelly gives his take on the recent news of John MacArthur's statement of "Go Home" which he said in context to Beth Moore and all Women in Preaching/Teaching roles. He gives what his brief response would be as well as call to unity instead of division.

    "Importance of Discipleship"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 24:41


    (Apologies for the technical difficulties in the opening few seconds-We had trouble with the intro music) In this episode, Pastor Kelly interviews his "big little" brother Pastor Kyle VanArsdol of the Molina Baptist Church. They discuss pastoral counseling and how Jesus Christ has called all Christians to make disciples.

    "Mutual Submission"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 23:26


    In this episode, Pastor Kelly is joined by his wife Amy. Listen in as they discuss how their marriage has prospered not in hierarchy but in mutual submission to each other under Jesus Christ and how that submission has glorified God.

    "Sowing and Plowing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 18:13


    In this episode Pastor Kelly teaches on what it means to "be right with God" and how God's righteousness brings eternal life. It also goes into a how this righteousness from God leads to a life of actionable faith.

    "Creatio Ex-Nihilo"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 27:35


    In this episode, Pastor Kelly dives into the concept of "Creatio Ex-Nihilo" or Creation out of Nothing and why it is the greatest answer to how God created everything as opposed to the view point of collecting pre-existing material.

    "Jesus Christ and Melchizedek"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 32:56


    In this episode Pastor Kelly walks through an overview of Old Testament priesthoods with an emphasis on how the author of Hebrews compares the Melchizedek priesthood with Jesus Christ. There is also a small comparison of the LDS application of the priesthood to that of the understanding of Biblical Christianity.

    "Is Baptism Required For Salvation?"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 30:42


    In this episode Pastor Kelly VanArsdol and Co-host Aubin go into baptism and it's purpose. If you have ever wondered if baptism is required for salvation, tune in to Kelly and Aubin discuss baptism, salvation, and the overall message of the gospel.

    S2E3 "Are Men and Women Equal?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 26:56


    In this episode Pastor Kelly and Co-host Aubin talk about equality in the Bible. They address some commonly misinterpreted verses and give proper context to better help understand. Listen to this episode and learn about the value and importance of women.

    S2E2 "What is the Purpose of Life?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 15:11


    Hear the answers to the purpose of life, why God created humanity, and how to find your life's purpose. Hosts Kelly and Aubin talk about what it means to recognize God's glory and give glory back to Him.

    S2E1 "What is the Trinity?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 18:56


    Welcome to season 2 everybody! We are excited to hit off 2019 with this seasons first episode, "What is the Trinity?" Speculation tackles the large conept of a triune God, tune in to learn more.

    What is Sin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 39:18


    Co-Host Aubin Rainer takes lead in this month's episode, asking Host Pastor Kelly questions about sin! Listen in to have your tough biblical questions surrounding sin, answered!

    Can I Lose My Salvation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 47:35


    Pastor Kelly, Co-host Aubin, and special guest Blake Renner discuss the grace of God and the nature of salvation in the seventh episode of Speculation Podcast. Blake's Conversion Video: https://youtu.be/QCLXC1ijfAY

    Religion vs. Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 40:42


    Speculation Podcast is happy to have special guest Josh Hall featured on this upcoming episode. Josh talks with hosts, Pastor Kelly VanArsdol and Aubin Rainer, about what it means to cultivate a relationship with Jesus. Resources: "Why I Hate Religion But Love Jesus" by Jefferson Bethke: https://youtu.be/0VTd9HAeI5Q "Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely" by Lysa TerKeurst: https://www.amazon.com/Uninvited-Living-Loved-When-Lonely-ebook/dp/B01864DVG6

    How to Navigate Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2018 31:43


    Lisa Liu and her husband, Jim, understand what it's like to experience suffering and loss. You won't want to miss this episode as they walk Pastor Kelly through their story of loss and how they persevered in their relationship with Jesus Christ through the suffering.

    What is Truth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 17:59


    In this episode, Pastor Kelly interviews Aubin Rainer to discuss the question, "What is truth?" and in particular how she has discovered truth since becoming a Christian.

    How did we get The Bible? (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 21:40


    In this episode, Pastor Kelly VanArsdol answers questions about canonization and the history of the 27 books of The New Testament

    How Can We Trust The Bible?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 46:10


    In this episode, Pastor Kelly VanArsdol tackles questions surrounding the historicity and accuracy of The Bible.

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